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Past Historical Society Events

May 02, 2026

Country in the Park 2026

The Downers Grove Museum
Free
May 02, 2026

2026 Founder of the Year: Nathan Alonzo Belden

Main Street Cemetery
Free
May 02, 2026

Walking the Grove

The Downers Grove Museum
$4.00
May 02, 2026

Family Bike Ride 2026

Fishel Park
Free
Apr 29, 2026

Night at the Tivoli & Documentary Premiere

Tivoli Theatre
$10
Apr 27, 2026

Israel Blackburn: A Journey From Slavery to Founder of Downers Grove

Helen Plum Library
Free
Apr 25, 2026

Forester's Tree Walk

Hoopers Hollow
Free
Apr 25, 2026

2026 Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament

Belmont Golf Club
Apr 25, 2026

FoundersFest 2026!

Various Venues in Downers Grove
See individual event
Mar 12, 2026

Researching Historic Homes

Downers Grove Public Library
Free!
Feb 12, 2026

Pre-Civil War Quilts and the Underground Railroad

Downers Grove Public Library
Jan 17, 2026

Annual Member Meeting & Social

Belmont Golf Club
FREE Members Only
Dec 04, 2025

How to Research Your Local History

Downers Grove Public Library
Free
Nov 13, 2025

History on Tap 2025

Downtown Downers Grove
$50
Oct 25, 2025

2025 Living Cemetery

Main Street Cemetery
Free!
Oct 14, 2025

A Night at the Carnegie

Downers Grove Public Library
Free!
Oct 04, 2025

Montrew Dunham Award Ceremony: Lisa Rasin

Lincoln Center
FREE!
Sep 24, 2025

Preserving Your Home and Its History Presentation

Alter Brewing Company – Barrel Room
Free!
Sep 06, 2025

Tapestry Multicultural Festival

Fishel Park
Free
Aug 28, 2025

Happy Birthday, James Breasted: Lecture

Downers Grove Public Library
Free
Aug 23, 2025

History of Downers Grove Township

Downers Grove Public Library
Free!
Jul 01, 2025

History, Prizes & More at the July 1 Tuesday Night Concert!

Fishel Park
Free!
May 04, 2025

The Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in DuPage and Beyond

Oak Brook Village Hall – The Dean Room
Free!
May 03, 2025

Country in the Park

The Downers Grove Museum
May 03, 2025

2025 Founder of the Year: Anna Parker Paige

Main Street Cemetery
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